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- PLEASE NOTE ; THESE SAT NAVS ARE FOR HIRE - THEY ARE NOT FOR SALE -
DON'T BUY IT NOW JUST YET PLEASE READ THE FULL LISTING
EMAIL ME FIRST TO MAKE SURE YOUR DATES ARE AVAILABLE
+++++NEW FOR 2012 - SOUTH AFRICA MAPS (limited availability)
* SOME OF MY FEEDBACK / COMMENTS *
2011
9 Feb "Fantastic service & so much better/cheaper than renting through car hire firms"
8 Mar "Fantastic!!!We would highly recommend.So easy.Good communication. 5 star service"
22 Mar "Excellent service. Sat nav was brilliant, well worth the money. Thanks!!!!!!!"
23 Mar "Fantastic value for money, we used this for South Africa & never let us down :-)"
4 Apr "What A Wonderful Ebayer, Totally Recomended, A Gent..Thank You A+++++++++++"
14 Apr "very happy with sat nav,excellent service will definitely use again"
26 Apr "Excellent transaction.Would highly recommend.Tom Tom brilliant price very good."
4 May "Absolutely brilliant service provided by a very helpful eBayer!! Will use again"
5 May "Excellent communication, great product, made our holiday so much easier , thanks"
6 May "Brilliant Sat Nav!! Bargain compared to hire companies!! Highly recomended!! A**
14 May "Could well be the best thing I've bought via Ebay. Cheapest way to hire too"
18 May "This is a fabulous service from a nice guy"
3 Aug "Faultless! Nothing's too much trouble for the seller! Will use again. Excellent!"
18 Aug "WITHOUT DOUBT THE BEST EVER EBAY TRANSACTION I HAVE MADE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"
5 Sept "Great comms, sat nav was superb no arguments this time!! Recommended"
12 Sept "Absolute bril, fab ebayer a++++++ communication fantastic."
23 Sept "Excellent service from Mike, great equipment, great idea! Highly recommend."
25 Nov " brilliant! Fantastic service at an amazing price. And free P&P too! A++++++++++"
30 Nov "What a great service ,delivered on time and good equipment"
11 Dec "Excellent hire service made our holiday, thank you Mike 5 star service"
17 Jan "very happy, satnav was great, easy to use, fast delivery and would reccommend!
13 Feb "Excellent service++. Sat Nav worked perfectly. A must for navigating Florida."
16 Feb "Recommended - if u r going away use this Ebayer you will not go wrong A+++++++++"
16 Feb "Fantastic pre and after sales service. Thanks v much"
- LETTER RECEIVED ON 4 OCTOBER AS FEEDBACK OPTION HAD EXPIRED -
Dear Mike,
I did order my Satnav a while ago – from memory I think that you were on holiday in Florida!
However, I would like to say that I found my dealings with you to be very professional indeed; my initial enquiry and questions were answered promptly and as a result of this it gave me the confidence to request a Satnav from you.
My wife and I booked a self drive holiday to South Africa where we planned to visit several different places within the country; due to fears about the likelihood of crime that we had gleaned from reading newspapers and advice from some misguided people we thought that we should air on the side of caution and ensure that we arrived at each location safe and sound. It is fair to say that we did not encounter any crime whatsoever but we were also pleased to report that we arrived at each location first time every time without the need to stop and obtain directions.
The Satnav was very easy for us to use and we did not get lost anywhere – I would advise anyone planning a trip where you will be driving in South Africa to consider using your services; it was easy to order and send back and all of the instructions/communications/post was clear and concise – excellent value for money – many thanks.
Jeff & Carol
THIS IS AN E MAIL I RECEIVED FROM A RECENT SOUTH AFRICA HIRE - IT'S WORTH TAKING NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS;
"We had a fantastic time and the Sat Nav worked really well. Before we went away I had found the places we needed to get to on Google maps and then found the location on the sat nav and saved them in favourites. A number of our destinations were on unnamed roads and this seems quite common in South Africa. It would have been difficult to find our destinations with the sat nav if we hadn't entered them into favourites before we set off. My parents were also in South Africa at the same time and their Sat Nav really struggled to find their destination. I would recommend that other people research their route before they set off."
+++VERY IMPORTANT+++
PLEASE DISREGARD THE "BUY IT NOW" OPTION (MEANTIME) UNTIL YOU MAKE CONTACT WITH ME IN ORDER TO GET AN ACCURATE PRICE TO REFLECT YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS. I ALSO NEED TO CHECK THAT YOUR DATES ARE AVAILABLE.
THE £39.00 PRICE IS AN ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE BASED ON A MAXIMUM 3 WEEKS HIRE AND INCLUDES PACKING AND ALL POSTAGE CHARGES, (including return postage). NEXT DAY DELIVERY - FULLY INSURED.
PLEASE BE HONEST WITH YOUR DATES. I HAD A COUPLE OF HIRES LAST YEAR WHERE (clearly)THE HIRER HAS BEEN "ECONOMICAL WITH THE TRUTH" (USA HIRES) AS THE SAT NAV WAS NOT RETURNED ON TIME. ALL THIS DOES IS PUT ME UNDER PRESSURE DUE TO THE KNOCK ON EFFECT IT HAS FOR THE NEXT HIRE (ESPECIALLY DURING PEAK PERIODS) I AM FLEXIBLE (AS MY FEEDBACK SHOWS) BUT PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR PRECISE DATES.
- WHAT DO YOU GET -
TOMTOM 930, 730, 630 OR NEW STYLE XL
WINDSCREEN MOUNT
USB CABLE
IN CAR CHARGER
LEATHER WALLET
SOUTH AFRICA HIRES- SUMMER HIRES - IN CAR CHARGER/USB CABLE ONLY - WINTER HIRES - IN CAR CHARGER, USB CABLE & MAINS CHARGER WITH UK ADAPTOR
- MAPS -
ALL MY MAPS ARE BOUGHT DIRECT FROM TOMTOM
- POSTAGE UPDATE / METHOD -
THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE ITEM, THEREFORE NEXT DAY SPECIAL DELIVERY (SIGNED FOR) WILL BE USED TO PROTECT BOTH PARTIES. BUT THIS IS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE HIRE, IT'S PIECE OF MIND (FOR EVERYONE) AND I CAN GUARANTEE THE UNIT WILL BE WITH YOU THE DAY YOU NEED IT. I DON'T MAKE A PENNY ON THE POSTAGE
PLEASE NOTE; ROYAL MAIL IS BY NO MEANS PERFECT, (NOTHING IS) IT IS MOST OF THE TIME BUT I'VE HAD ONE OR TWO HICCUPS DURING THE PAST YEAR WHERE A PACKAGE HASN'T ARRIVED THE "NEXT DAY" BUT THAT'S ONE OF THE REASONS WHY I FACTOR IN 3/4 DAYS TO POST EARLY, JUST IN CASE. THIS IS CLEARLY OUTWITH MY CONTROL BUT I CAN TRACK AND TRACE THE PACKAGE ON-LINE - I WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. I JUST THINK IT'S WORTH MENTIONING. 99% OF MY PACKAGES ARRIVE "NEXT DAY" BEFORE 1PM.
- SECURITY -
DEPENDING ON YOUR EBAY HISTORY, I MAY ASK FOR A SECURITY DEPOSIT. PLEASE ENSURE THE SAT NAV IS RETURNED TO ME THE DAY AFTER YOU ARRIVE HOME AS THIS MAY CAUSE INCONVENIENCE TO OTHER HIRERS/HOLIDAYMAKERS. (UNLESS YOU HAVE MADE AN ARRANGEMENT WITH ME BEFORE HAND.)
- FLEXIBILITY -
IN ADDITION TO THE HIRE PERIOD, YOU WILL BE SENT THE SAT NAV AT LEAST 3 DAYS BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE DATE. I DON'T EXPECT YOU TO RUSH TO THE POST OFFICE EITHER AS SOON AS YOU STEP OFF THE PLANE, SO A DAY OR SO IS FACTORED INTO THE PRICE TO ACCOMMODATE THE DREADED JET LAG.
THERE IS ALSO AN ELEMENT OF TRUST INVOLVED AND I RELY ON YOU TO LOOK AFTER THE SAT NAV WHILST IT'S IN YOUR POSSESSION. IF YOU LOSE IT, DAMAGE IT OR IT'S STOLEN ETC I WILL ASK YOU TO CLAIM ON YOUR INSURANCE, IT ONLY MAKES SENSE !! I WONT BE HIRING TO ANYONE WHO DOESN'T HAVE A REASONABLE HISTORY / FEEDBACK PROFILE WITH EBAY. SORRY BUT THAT'S THE WAY IT IS. CHECK MY FEEDBACK
- CONTACT DETAILS -
YOU MUST PROVIDE ME WITH A LANDLINE & MOBILE NUMBER (YOUR NUMBERS - NOT SOMEONE ELSES. YES, IT HAS HAPPENED AND CAUSED SOME CONFUSION) IF YOU FAIL TO PROVIDE THE NUMBERS, OR DECLINE TO SUPPLY THEM, I WILL HAVE NO OPTION BUT TO TERMINATE THE HIRE WITHOUT NEGATIVE FEEDBACK AS YOU HAVE FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THE HIRE. I DO NOT DISCLOSE NUMBERS TO ANY THIRD PARTY - GUARANTEED, THE DISCLOSURE OF NUMBERS IS FOR SECURITY PURPOSES AND A MEANS OF CONTACTING YOU only. I ALSO USE THE MOBILE NUMBER TO SEND YOU A TEXT TO CONFIRM THAT I HAVE POSTED YOUR SAT NAV, THEREFORE IT'S FOR YOUR BENEFIT AS WELL.
YOU MUST BE PAYPAL VERIFIED. IN ADDITION, THE ADDRESS WHERE THE SAT NAV IS BEING DELIVERED TO MUST BE REGISTERED WITH PAYPAL, IF IT ISN'T, I CAN'T SEND IT. RECENTLY,I HAVE HAD ONE OR TWO ISSUES WHERE MORE THAN ONE ADDRESS IS LISTED. THIS MUST BE RESOLVED BY THE HIRER BEFORE I POST THE SAT NAV.
- RETURN POLICY-
PLEASE RETAIN THE CONFIRMATION OF POSTAGE SLIP UNTIL I SEND YOU AN E MAIL OR TEXT CONFIRMING IT HAS BEEN RECEIVED AT MY END. I USUALLY DO THIS VIA TEXT AND IT SEEMS TO WORK REALLY WELL. I WILL ENCLOSE A PRE-ADDRESSED PRE PAID BAG WITH YOU AS THE SENDER, SIMPLY POP EVERYTHING IN THE BUBBLE WRAP BAG, SEAL IT, PLACE IT IN THE SPECIAL DELIVERY BAG AND TAKE IT TO THE POST OFFICE (REMEMBER AND KEEP THE RECEIPT) - THAT'S IT.
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION -
Comment: I work on the basis that everyone who hires a sat nav knows how to operate it unless advised to the contrary. I will also give guidance on how to reboot the sat nav if it stalls. This isn't an everyday occurrence but it can happen, after all it's a computer.
IT WOULD ALSO BE HELPFUL IF, AT THE TIME OF EXCHANGING CORRESPONDENCE, YOU COULD LET ME KNOW IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE ANY GUIDANCE NOTES ON SAT NAV OPERATION. THIS CAN BE DONE VIA E MAIL. I WILL COPY THE USER GUIDE LINK TO YOUR PARTICULAR SAT NAV, SO IT'S JUST A CASE OF DOWNLOADING ANYTHING YOU THINK IS RELEVANT.
PLEASE SEE MY 100% FEEDBACK - I INTEND TO KEEP IT THAT WAY SO THE BEST POSSIBLE SERVICE I CAN PROVIDE WILL BE GIVEN.
HOPEFULLY, MY RECENT FEEDBACK SHOULD REASSURE YOU THAT I AM A GENUINE EBAYER WHO IS JUST TRYING (VERY HARD) TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A COST EFFECTIVE SERVICE. WHY HIRE DIRECT FROM THE CAR HIRE COMPANY WHEN DOING IT THIS WAY IS MUCH CHEAPER AND CONVENIENT.
LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
